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July 1, 2026

Audrey Marks denies she proposed US deportation deal

Cabinet Minister Audrey Marks has denied that she proposed the controversial deal under which Jamaica would receive up to 10,000 third-country nationals (TCNs) from the United States.
July 1, 2026

Belgium converts late penalty to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in round of 32 at World Cup

Youri Tielemans scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time of extra time, and Belgium came back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 Wednesday in the round of 32 at the World Cup.
July 1, 2026

Gas prices up

Motorists will pay more for gas come Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $0.65 to sell for $193.78 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $0.63 to…
July 1, 2026

64-year-old Clarendon woman found dead with stab wounds at her home

The Clarendon police are investigating the killing of a 64-year-old woman whose partially nude body, bearing stab wounds, was found at her home in the Union district near Frankfield.
June 30, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

The law will apply to motorists appearing before the courts, says Sykes

Motorists appearing before the courts should continue to expect demerit points and driver disqualifications where the law requires, says Chief Justice Bryan Sykes, even as the Government prepares for…
June 30, 2026

Jamaicans urged to stay hydrated as temperatures soar

Residents are being urged to take proactive steps to prevent dehydration and other heat-related illnesses, as Jamaica continues to experience unusually high temperatures.
June 30, 2026

NIS contributors urged to check records regularly

Contributors to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) are being encouraged to consistently check on their contribution records to ensure that employers are remitting the contributions.